About Today: How PB&J Can Change the World

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Today From Jen Hubley, your About Today Editor At one point in my life, I ate three things: spaghetti, hot dogs, and peanut-butter-and-jelly sandwiches. That point was 25 years ago now, but I still appreciate a good PB&J. That's a good thing, because making yourself a PB&J is a small way to change the world for the better. How PB&J Can Change the World Don't believe me? There's a whole group dedicated to convincing you. They're called the PB&J Campaign, and their slogan is awesome: "You don't have to change your whole diet to change the world. Just start with lunch." How Does Eating Locally Grown Food Help the Environment? Can Organic Farming End World Hunger How to Go Vegetarian/Vegan The point is that eating plant-based foods is less taxing on the planet. Peanut butter sammiches are easier on mother earth than hamburgers. 100 Vegetarian Foods to Try Easy Vegetarian Dinners 10 Ways to Eat Locally Another thing you can do, diet-wise, for the environment: Eat food that's grown near you. Every time you do, you're saving on gas and other transportation costs. Seasonal Fruit and Vegetables for Fall Seasonal Recipes for Fall 10 Things You Can Do to Reduce Global Warming So if you want to help save the planet, you can start with lunch. And if you're serious, you can chew on these additional suggestions for dessert. 8 Easy Ways to Start Living Green Recycling Made Easy Today Ads Business Letters Eric Clapton Complaint Letters Personnel Letters Free Sample Letters Featured Articles How to Be on a Game Show 6 Tax-Efficient Ways to Pay for Back-to-School How to Get Your US Passport The Right Way to Wash Fruits & Vegetables Tips for Traveling with Grandchildren Follow Us on Twitter!   More from About.com Plan a Unique Vegas Wedding The minister, music and champagne are just the beginning -- why not get married aboard a helicopter or have a pirate swing in to deliver your rings? Arrrr! More> Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Advertisement